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U.S. Steel debuts an all-electric locomotive

U.S. Steel debuts an all-electric locomotive, a first in North America

The two new electric locomotives will save 40 thousand gallons of diesel fuel a year and emit no CO2.   
Las Vegas train bonds may boost California housing
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Las Vegas train bonds may boost California housing

An investment group failed to sell $2.4 billion in bonds to finance the Brightline West high-speed rail project. Housing advocates hope those funds can help ease the state’s home shortage. 
No engine, no oil: Wabtec making its pitch for battery-powered trains
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No engine, no oil: Wabtec making its pitch for battery-powered trains

The pilot project will be the first to use a battery-powered locomotive as part of a heavy-haul train, which typically lugs thousands of tons.

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